![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-14.jpg "Nagliai Dune")
Today's excursion to the Curonia Spit was a very memorable one: The mixture of more sand dunes, which are over 50 meters high, and dense forest makes this area rather unique (at least in my experience). Continue reading Today’s Special Combo: Forest, Sand, and Sea!
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Vilnius with a Cold
As I obviously caught a cold while cycling in the rain, I had two rather uneventful days, and did not see a lot of Vilnius: I just did a short two-hour stroll through the city – which is very short even for me. Continue reading Vilnius with a Cold
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-09.jpg "Bialowieża National Park")
The Last Primeval Forest in Europe
The last two days I spent in Bialowieża which is home to the (allegedly) last primeval forest in all of Europe. I do not know whether this is true or not, but it is definitely a very beautiful region. Continue reading The Last Primeval Forest in Europe
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-07.jpg "Plac Zamkowy")
Warsaw in Football Fever?
Today, I spent some hours in Warsaw on my way to my final destination. Even though the opening of the European Soccer Championship will be tomorrow, the city was not too crowded. In fact, at some points you would not even have noticed the upcoming competition. Continue reading Warsaw in Football Fever?
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2012-04-17.jpg "Antequera Fortress")
Fortresses vs. Flamingos vs. Fissures: 1:0:≫10000
Based on the fact that I actually wanted to see flamingos and strange rock formations, the above result (especially the first two thirds) might seem a bit strange, if not even disappointing. However, I was again happy with today's adventures. Continue reading Fortresses vs. Flamingos vs. Fissures: 1:0:≫10000
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2011-09-12.jpg "Auschwitz Concentration Camp")
The Horror of Auschwitz
Today was not a relaxing vacation day, but a rather sombre history lesson: I visited the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Continue reading The Horror of Auschwitz
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2011-09-11.jpg "Wawel")
Kraków, the Old Royal City
In the last two days, I explored Kraków a bit – and was pleasantly surprised about the beauty of the city. Continue reading Kraków, the Old Royal City
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Kayaking in Nærøyfjord
Just a few dozens kilometers away from Jotunheimen National Park, the weather was much better. So, we decided to go on an overnight kayak trip in Nærøyfjord. Continue reading Kayaking in Nærøyfjord
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2011-07-21.jpg "Bryggen")
Bergen, the City of Rain?
Bergen ist known to be the rain captial of Norway (if not the whole world). During my stay this year, however, I was exceptionally lucky with the weather. Continue reading Bergen, the City of Rain?
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2011-06-12.jpg "Bay of Kotor")
Back to the Fjord of the South
At the end of my stay in Montenegro, I returned once more to Kotor, which I really enjoyed already during my previous visit the year before. Continue reading Back to the Fjord of the South